The Pontiac Grand Prix, a staple of American performance and luxury, evolved from its origins as a full-size coupe in 1962 to a mid-size sedan by its final generation in 2008.
From 2002 to 2008, the Grand Prix offered a range of engines, starting with a 3.1L V6 producing 175 horsepower and peaking with a 5.3L V8 in the GXP trim, delivering 303 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque.
Notable advancements included the introduction of Active Fuel Management in the 5.3L engine, optimizing efficiency without sacrificing power.
All models featured front-wheel drive (FWD) and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
Scroll down to see detailed horsepower and torque data for each engine configuration.
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Eighth Generation: 2004-2008
The 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix offered a range of performance-focused powertrains, including the 3.8L Series III V6 producing 200 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque, and a supercharged variant delivering 260 hp and 280 lb-ft.
The GXP trim introduced a 5.3L LS4 V8 with Active Fuel Management, generating 303 hp and 323 lb-ft, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Notably, the GXP featured unique engineering adaptations, such as a shortened crankshaft to accommodate the front-wheel-drive layout, and staggered-width 18-inch wheels for improved performance.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The Pontiac Grand Prix features a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L SERIES III SFI engine to 303 hp with the 5.3L V8 SFI engine equipped with Active Fuel Management.
Torque output varies from 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L V8 engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GXP Sedan |
5.3L | V8 | SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
230 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The Pontiac Grand Prix features a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L SERIES III SFI engine to 303 hp with the 5.3L V8 SFI engine equipped with Active Fuel Management.
Torque output varies from 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L V8 engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GXP Sedan |
5.3L | V8 | SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
260 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
230 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix features a horsepower range from 200 hp with the 3.8L 3800 SERIES III SFI engine to 303 hp with the 5.3L V8 5300 SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 230 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine to 323 lb-ft with the 5.3L V8 engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GXP Sedan |
5.3L | V8 | 5300 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
260 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
230 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with two engine options: a 3.8L V6 producing 200 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.3L V8 generating 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GXP Sedan |
5.3L | V8 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
303 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
323 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
GTP Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
260 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
230 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
230 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a 3.8L 3800 SERIES III SFI engine, producing a horsepower range of 200 hp to 255 hp, with the difference attributed to engine tuning variations.
Torque output ranges from 225 lb-ft to 280 lb-ft, also dependent on engine tuning. The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GTP Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
255 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
GT2 Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GT1 Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SERIES III SFI WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 4 Spd Auto Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Seventh Generation: 1997-2003
The 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix offered a range of performance-focused engine options, including the 3.1L V6 producing 175 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, and the 3.8L 3800 Series II V6, which delivered up to 240 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque in its supercharged configuration.
All models featured front-wheel drive and a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive.
A standout innovation was the Eaton M90 supercharger available on the 3.8L engine, which significantly boosted power output and was paired with a "performance shift" feature for optimized transmission behavior in GTP models.
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The Pontiac Grand Prix features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 3.1L 3100 SFI engine to 240 hp with the 3.8L 3800 SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 3.1L engine to 280 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
SE Sedan |
3.1L | V6 | 3100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
175 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
195 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GTP Limited Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
GTP Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | 3800 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
GT Limited Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | 3800 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower
The Pontiac Grand Prix features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 3.1L (191) SFI 3100 engine to 240 hp with the 3.8L (231) SFI 3800 SERIES II engine.
Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 3.1L engine to 280 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
SE Sedan |
3.1L | V6 | (191) SFI 3100 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
175 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
195 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GTP Sedan |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | (231) SFI 3800 SERIES II | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.8L | V6 | (231) SFI 3800 SERIES II | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
240 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
GTP Coupe |
3.8L | Superchraged | V6 | (231) SFI 3800 SERIES II | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Coupe |
3.8L | V6 | (231) SFI 3800 SERIES II | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
240 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm |
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